Resources for Business and Industry

The Integrated Waste Management Board interacts with California's business community on several fronts, with programs and services geared toward a variety of business groups.

Business Resource Efficiency & Waste Reduction Programs: A variety of resources including fact sheets, case studies, training, and an information exchange database.

CalMAX (California Materials Exchange): A free service designed to help businesses find markets for materials they have traditionally discarded.

Recycling Market Development Zones: Recycling-based manufacturers located in RMDZs are eligible to apply for low-interest loans and other assistance from the Board and locally.

RecycleStore showcases innovative recycled-content products manufactured in the RMDZs, and puts users in touch directly with their manufacturers.

Waste Reduction Awards Program: WRAP provides an opportunity for California businesses to gain public recognition for outstanding efforts to reduce waste.

Organics Outlook: This site brings together information on organic materials management topics relevant to farming, commercial landscaping, home gardening, food waste recycling, and composting.

Shipping and Distribution Partnership: A variety of resources about efficient transport packaging and distribution systems. Includes fact sheets, case studies, and external links.

Market Development Resources: Links to CIWMB topic areas, publications, and other resources related to developing markets for recyclable materials.

Solid Waste Characterization: A database and other resources to help businesses analyze their waste streams and determine where they can reduce waste and save resources.

Used Oil: A database and other resources to promote alternatives to the illegal disposal of used oil.

Grants and Loans: Information on CIWMB financial assistance programs, some of which are available to businesses.